unfrill

/ʌnfrɪl/

Definitions

1. noun

A loss of or removal of the elaborate or showy parts of something.

“The artist’s new style was a deliberate attempt to remove the unfrill of her previous work.”

2. verb

To remove the elaborate or showy parts of something.

“The editor unfrilled the article to make it more concise and to the point.”

Synonyms

  • deprive
  • strip

Antonyms

  • adorn
  • embellish